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Goolwa Country Fire Service

Locality: Goolwa, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8555 1128

Address: 15 Gardiner Street 5214 Goolwa, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 A message from Chief Officer Mark Jones QFSM: Yesterday saw the first significant fire weather for the 2020-21 Fire Danger Season. The CFS and MFS responded to ...hundreds for fires, most of which were initiated by lightning strikes. The majority of the fires were expertly extinguished due to the fast response of our state’s firefighters backed by rapid deployment of aerial support on the larger incidents. Whilst this is the first bushfire test of the season, both fire services continue to work together to deliver high quality safety services to the public across the state. I would also like to thank those who operated Farm Fire Units who did an excellent job putting out smaller fires on their properties, without the CFS needing to attend. These fires serve as a timely reminder that the weather and nature will continue to present challenges to the safety of South Australians. The Fire Services of the State recognise those challenges and prepare to face them together in the best tradition of the emergency services. The CFS alone responded to 163 fires, with over 200 call outs for other emergency responses, including road crash rescue and trees down. Thank you to all of our volunteers who responded to incidents yesterday, and to the members of public who heeded our messages and helped us to keep you safe.

25.01.2022 It’s not over just yet.

25.01.2022 Total fire Bans have been declared for Saturday the 28th of November.

24.01.2022 Christmas is here and so is the school holidays. Please take care on our roads and be patient and courteous to other road users. Taking an extra 10 mins to get to your destination, could be the difference between arriving or us meeting out on the road. We wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas this year and we hope enjoy your stay in Goolwa.... Regards The Goolwa Fire Station. (picture below was a training exercise)

24.01.2022 Please be aware tomorrow is the start of the fire danger season. To those that where burning today, make sure you check your fires are completely out before midnight. Please be vigilant this season so we all stay safe.

23.01.2022 If you need to put anything away now would be the time

23.01.2022 Fire hazard reduction is everyone’s responsibility: It’s never too late to prepare your property for a bushfire. Maintaining gardens and grass around your home ...is a good start to making your home easier to defend from an approaching fire. Grass near your home that is taller than 10cm should be cut and maintained during the Fire Danger Season. We recommend you use a whippersnipper with a cord, not a metal blade, to reduce your risk of creating sparks that may start a fire and follow the precautions recommended when using machinery during the Fire Danger Season (see link below). If you see overgrown grass or vegetation in your community that poses a risk to homes, and you are unable to get it reduced or removed, call your local council’s Fire Prevention Officer to see if it can be attended to. When the land is privately owned, councils can direct landowners to remove the hazard or be fined. If the hazard is on council or State land the clear-up may be listed on works to be attended to, or may not be known about, and your local council Fire Prevention Officer may be able to advise you to when it will be tended to. If you see a fire call 000. To find out what you can and can’t do during the Fire Danger Season, see the CFS website here: https://cfs.sa.gov.au/bans-an/what-can-i-do-what-cant-i-do/ To find your local council, visit the Local Government Association SA website here - https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/sa-councils/councils-listing See more

22.01.2022 Christmas is here and so is the school holidays. Please take care on our roads and be patient and courteous to other road users. Taking an extra 10 mins to get to your destination, could be the difference between arriving or us meeting out on the road. We wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas this year and we hope enjoy your stay in Goolwa.... Regards The Goolwa Fire Station. (picture below was a training exercise)

18.01.2022 House fire at Goolwa- 5 Dec 2020: At 6:30 this evening, the CFS were alerted to a house fire on McKinlay Court, Goolwa. Around 30 CFS volunteers arrived on sce...ne and worked quickly to contain the fire to one part of the house, causing around $100k damage. The CFS were supported by SA Ambulance Service, with some members of the household suffering from smoke inhalation. The fire isn’t being treated as suspicious. http://dlvr.it/Rn2Zy2

16.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for CFS members on many levels. CFS Chief Officer Mark Jones QFSM would like to thank you for your commitment this year.

16.01.2022 Please be aware of the weather warnings for our area.

13.01.2022 Good evening all. Please don’t be alarmed at the large amount of smoke that can been seen to the north of Goolwa. It is a prescribed burn at Bullock Hill Conservation Park. Regards Goolwa Captain.

12.01.2022 Know what fire ban district you live in and what fire bans mean. It’s important to find out so you’re prepared for summer. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan

09.01.2022 Fire Danger Ratings are an indicator of how dangerous a bushfire could be if it did occur. It is not a predictor of how likely a bushfire is to occur. Do you know what the different ratings mean?

09.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS 15th of November Warning is SEVERE Attention all. Please beware tomorrow Sunday the 15th of November TOTAL FIRE BANS will be in place for the Mount Lofty Ranges and other district.... This means Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island and surrounding area's you must not burn off or have a solid fuel fire. only gas BBQ's are permitted and you must follow the guidelines. A gas or electric barbecue or cooking appliance can be used: within 15 metres of a domestic premises, OR on a coastal foreshore Providing: the BBQ/cooking appliance is clear of all flammable material to a distance of at least 4 metres a person who is able to control the fire is present at the site of the fire until it is extinguished an appropriate extinguisher is at hand. This starts from midnight tonight and goes through until Midnight Sunday night. If you know some one with a fire going please warn them of the fire ban tomorrow as they may not be aware. Please make sure you have all fires out by 11.59 tonight. If you don't possible large fines apply Regards Goolwa Captain

08.01.2022 South Australia will experience hot conditions over the weekend, with Total Fire Bans expected in most parts of the state on Monday. During this period of hot ...weather, how are you preparing for any potential fire threat? -If you’re camping or travelling, learn your relevant Fire Ban Districts. Have a chat with your accommodation provider about their Bushfire Survival Plan and familiarise yourself with their emergency procedures. -If you have had a comfort fire, or used a woodfire or kettle BBQ lately, check that it’s properly extinguished and won’t pose any risk of flare up. -Make sure your home and property are prepared by clearing away any build-up of dry vegetation or other fuels and make sure any firefighting equipment or your emergency kit is ready to go. -Modify any angle grinding or activities that could cause sparks over the weekend, ahead of the dangerous fire conditions. -Check your Bushfire Survival Plan is up-to-date and includes all members of your household (including your pets!) and any visitors. -Listen to your local ABC or other Emergency Broadcast Partners, keep an eye on this page, and check in regularly with the CFS website for any changes in conditions in your area. For more information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

06.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 11 January 2021 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Lower Eyre Peninsula - Severe Mid No...rth - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Severe Kangaroo Island - Severe Murraylands - Severe Upper South East - Severe Lower South East - Extreme Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire. If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option. In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions. Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council. Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight. Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions. For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

05.01.2022 Please be aware of the fire bans for tomorrow. If you have had a fire in the last few days, please check them tonight and be sure they are completely out. The Danger rating tomorrow is extreme for the Mount lofty Ranges. That includes our area and surrounding districts.

05.01.2022 As quick as is comes, it’s gone.

03.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and parts of ...Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Lower South East, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts. Issued at 11:06 am Sunday, 22 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h in the warning area today, mostly during the afternoon and early evening. Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Renmark, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Clare, Murray Bridge, Naracoorte, Bordertown, Hawker, Jamestown, Roxby Downs and Woomera. Rain may be heavy at times, but due to the fast moving thunderstorms it is not expected to persist long enough to lead to flash flooding. While thunderstorms are also occurring outside of this warning area, they are not expected to be severe. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Move cars under cover or away from trees. * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby. The next warning is due to be issued by 2:10 pm. refer http://ow.ly/78Qe50CrenY

02.01.2022 Well I guess the weather doesn’t really know what it’s doing.